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Seattle To Decide New Scheduling Rules For Hourly Workers

<> on August 26, 2011 in San Francisco, California.Stock image of barista (Getty Images)

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council is scheduled to vote Monday afternoon on new scheduling rules for hourly retail and food-service employees.

The proposed law would require employers to schedule shifts 14 days in advance, pay workers extra for certain last-minute scheduling changes, and provide a minimum 10 hours rest between open and closing shifts, among other provisions.

Supporters, including the mayor and labor-backed groups, say it would address the erratic schedules and fluctuating work hours that make it difficult for worker to juggle other commitments and plan for the future.

The Washington Retail Association and other businesses have opposed the proposal. They say the measure is too restrictive and burdensome and will create more problems for workers. The law would apply to retail and fast-food companies with 500 employees globally.

If approved, Seattle would join San Francisco in becoming the second major U.S. city to pass such legislation.

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This is the biggest bunch of horse manure I’ve seen in my life! The government has NO business getting involved in this. Big brother is on the rise with these damn democrats. Stick to governing what you were elected to do, stay out of other’s biz and businesses.